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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18

THE papers OF Dallas one yesr from
now will be pretty well filed with re-
ports of trials, convictions, and SEN
tence of three or four hundred unfor-
tunate foreigners who are now being
imported into Texas and Their natur-
allzation fees paid by the organized
saloon anti forces. II ma seem hard
that these men should be made TO sur
fer for their ignorance, and Justice
would really demand that the manipu-
lalors who are the guilty ones should
be punished. But the law will only
reach the illegal voter, and some one
must be punished as an example.
These poor deluded people have their
expenses paid enroutc TO the trouble,
but will the ants stard by them and
get them out of it? If they so intend,
can they defeat the law when it is
clearly proven as it will be, that the
foreigners brought into Dallas three
weeks before the election are illegal
voters? They will be arrested on the
snOt
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18
LYNCH PARTY ORGANIZING.

LoaANspoRT, Ind, July 1S.-At a
late hour last night the report was
brought to this city that an organized
band of 800 men were two miles from
the city, and would attempt to take
from the jail the Green Brothers and
lynch them. The Green brothers
were captured in Texas for the muir
der of woman. This caused great
excitement and the streets were filled
with anxious citizens. An extra force
of twenty-five men were placed on
ON guard in the Jail, and the sheriff
received orders from TIE governor
to Immediately take steps necessary to
protect the prisoners.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18
PARTY LASH.

LONDON. July ia whip has been
issued urging the Conservative men,
beers of the house of commons to be
present in force to night to discuss
the conduct of DIR. Tanner, Parncllite,
MP. Toward, Mr.. Walter Hume Long
Conservative, NJ. p, in the lobby OF
the hou.e OH Friday night last when
the former called the latter damned
snob.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18
jill. Williams, Oldest drug man IN Dallas
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
OF the rs. b." society of Floyd st.
Church to Miss Gena Watkins

OF the rs. b." society of Floyd ST.
Church to Miss Gena Watkins
WHEREAS, our friend. associate end
sister, Miss Gena Watkins, member of
the young ladies IS. B. society of Dali
las was most brutally and horribly
murdered at Gainesville, Texas, on the
night of July 18th, 1887, therefore be it
Resolved, By the young ladies, mem
bers of the IS. b. society"
First That we deplore the untimely
and tragic death of our dear and loved
friend, neighbor and sister
Second, That we have lost dear
friend, an amiablc and estimable com
panion and associate in the death of
Miss Gena Watkins also an earnest and
Jealous worker for benevolent purposes,
and
Third. That we tender our earnest
and heartfelt coincidence to her beaved
parents in this hour of their deep, deep
sorrow.
Fourth, That copy of these resolu-
tions be furnished the Dallas Morning
News and the DALLAS DAILY HERALD
and Texas Christian Advocate with a
request to publish same, and that copy
of them be furnished the parents of our
deceased, beloved friend.
Mrs. Julia NJ Hill, Miss Laura Harris
Miss Maria Elliott, Miss Vesta StolSey,
Miss Lillian Sharp, MissLessieC Chandler,
Miss Mccullough, Miss Bess Ganger,
Miss Eula LYME, MissPearle Stokey,
MissJodie Chrisman, Miss Ruth Hoffman.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18
The prohlbitionists in every county

The prohlbitionists in every county
should have vlgiant committees to
watch aud detect illegal voting or
fraudulent handling of votes or re-
turns. All good people of Texas
should be determined to prosecute to
the end of the law every Illegal voter
or fraudulent election officer. They
cannot defeat the amendment except
by fraud, and they know this and adj
nit it by their importation Of illegal
voters
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18
HEAT OVERCOMES FOURTEEN
y CONNECTS.

JOLIET, H., July 1S.-Fourteen con
victs were overcome by the heat in
the prison yesterday, and had to be
taken from the galleries to The idle
house. where it was cooler. Sixteen
went to the hospital in the last week,
and two have died. The tasks have
lessencd on account OF the intense
heat
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18

r. NJ. GANo of this city discussed
prohibition at Elmont, Grayson Co.
with Mr.. Randell, of Sherman. The
time was equally divided, but Randell
felt so badly over it that he jumped
up after the debate was ended and in
violation of good order, spent a few
minutes in abusing preachers and
helped to make prohibition votes.
This is characteristic of the antis-'
a bad cause and mad leaders.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18
CLOTHING HOUSE BURNED.

New YORK, July ia fire this
morning did damage to the stock and
fixtures of Harris Cohen, dealer i'll
second hand clothing, s134 and 1856
White street, the extent OF $4,000, on
which there was insurance of $10,5CO.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18

Hon. II. w. LIGHTFooT and Gen.
Gano spoke o. prohibition The 10Th at
Scott McKinney's picnic. No anti
would reply. They carried the day.
The vote was taken by Capt. Wood ;
it stood Is to 6, Il did not vote. One
of the eleven declared that evening for
prohibition. Old Collin promises to
be the banner prohibition county as it
has long been the banner Democratic
county in Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18
Monday, July 1S, 1887.

THE PRESIDENT is evidently trying
to hold his strength with the country
people of New York State. His late
frequent aud continued sojourns to
the country precincts would seem to
indicate tina. the President is not I'M
mindful of the near approach of 1888.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18
SEVERE HEAT.

CHICAGO, July 49, Seventeen per
sons are rcco ded as succumbing to
the heat yesterday, wiriie it is believed
that many cases were not reported at
all.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18

This institution chartered IN ISIS, and
which the Inhabitants Of Texas have kindly
favored with their patronage since its first
establishment in 1874, needs no special re-
commentator to public notice. The build
incs are convenient and spacious, the
grounds afford ample space for outdoor ex-
erclse. and being situated in the most pleas
ami part of the city. the surroundings are
such as tend to promote health and happi-
ness.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18
KILLED BY AN OFFICER.

CINCINNATI, July 1S.-Wm. WEIGH,
living on Dublin street, Lad some
trouble with officer Adams yesterday
The officer struck WEIGH on the head
with his club. Welch died within a
lew hours.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18

STEAMER COLUMBIA ARRIVES.
BnooKLyS, July H. AT $40 a m.
the police reported that tho steamer
Columbia had arrived at her dock in
safety.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18
GREAT FAILURE.

LONDON, july ls.--!ohn Nash Peakc
a collier owner OF Siaf'ordshire, has
failed. Liabilities from 100000 TO
a 100000.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-07-18
TERMS PAYABLE IN ADVANCE

Board, tuition and washing, including
stationary and ordinary infirma-y ex-
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Music and use OF piano ...--......... 80
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Young ladies' desiring admittance into the
Academy NUS always present satisfactory
Testimonials and recommendations. For
ftrthcr particulars apply to
MOTHER SUPERIOR,
st. Joseph's street.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
The State Senate.

rEotH the Troy Free EfeSS-
This lthe Eleventh) Senatorial
District is composed of the counties
OF Pike, Audrain and Lincoln. Next
year the election for State Senator
occurs and, by precedent, the honor
falls to Audrain County. Among the
names of prospective candidates men
toned for this honor in Audrain we
have noticed that of NJ. R. K. Biggs,
an extensive farmer and stock raiser.
This gentleman is, in every way,
highly qualified for the position. He
is man OF sterling integrity and the
highest honor; he is a gentleman of
intelligence and of good, hard COM
mon sense, such as is possessed only
by men of we'll balanced minds. He
is in full sympathy with the people
upon the subject of railroad legisIa-
ton, which, in the next two sessions
of the State legislature, will again
occupy great deal of attention from
the servants of the people. Such
are few of the qualifications of M.
R. K. Biggs (and many more will be
mentioned later in the campaign) for
this highly honorable position. We
believe he would creditably represent
the district in the senate and we hope
to see him elected.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
The Corn Premium.

Mr.. J. W. Sanborn, secretary of
the State Board of Agriculture, has
issued the following printed circular
to the press of the State:
"a few reports only have come in
from contestants for the S275 offered
for the best five acres corn by the
State Board OF Agriculture. Many
entered upon the task of winning
the premium. Probably the con-
ditions have been overlooked. You
will do public favor by calling the
attention of the farmers to the fact
that the conditions laid down need
compliance with at once, by those
competing. 1t is hoped that the
competition will be great, as much
valuable information can be gained
under the conditions laid down.
The State Board of Agriculture is
about to advertise its series of far
mers' institute meetings. Any town
desiring such meeting will have to
apply at once. These meetings, save
hall, fire and lights, are held at the
expense Of the board"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
An English Girls Blunder.

The blunders of foreign visitors
always strike one as far more droll
than they really are. It tickles the
vanity to find intelligent people
making mistakes about matters that
to those to the manor born appear
perfectly simple, since to know so
well what causes another to stumble
seems to argue most lofty intellect.
And yet the errors into which
strangers fall are usually logical
enough. For instance it was by DO
means strange that in a land where
butterLuts abound an English girl
should make the mistake which so
nightly tickled Bostonians last win
ter.
"At what season." she asked in
nocently, "are doughnuts rIpe?"
And hesrtless Americans not only
repeated the question to each other
with the greatest glee, but laughed
at her therefor openly and undis-
guisedly.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
Death of VIM. G.. Harrison.

VIM. G. Harrison, of Fulton, we'll
known here, died at Eureka Springs
at noon Thursday, the result of a
paralytic stroke. Mr.. Harrison was
at the springs for his health when
stricken. He leaves wife and four
children in Fulton. The funeral
took place at 10 a. m. Satur-
day, from Auxvasse Church, south
of Auxvasse. Deceased had received
the stroke on the 5th of this month.
Mr.. Harrison was one of the best
known men in the county and very
popular. He was a native of Gala
way County and died in his esd
year. In early life he turned his at
tentlon to agricultural pursuits and
mule trading. He traled largely in
the South and from this he derived
handsome profits. In 1876 be was
elected by the people of Galloway
County to the General Assembly, and
as their representative served the
people well.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
Mayor on his Muscle.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 13.-The
City Council chamber was turned IN
to prize ring last night and Mayor
Reed was the John L. Sullivan of the
evening.
The cause of the mill was the gas
works row. The Mayor claimed that
the gas company used money in the
legislative election, and Mr.. Ather-
ton, speaking for the gas company,
remarked that people who lived in
glass houses should not throw
stones.
The mayor replied that if Ather-
ton meant thai he IS guilty of buy
ing votes, he lied.
Atherton threw a drinking glass at
the Mayor, who retaliated by pound
ing Atherton over the head with a
heavy cane bringing much blood.
When quiet was restored after the
first round, DR.. Gritths, president of
the Board of Councilmen, reprimand-
ed the Mayor and the latter made q
dash at him, striking him with his
fist but doing no special damage.
Charles Kremer, wharfmaster, then
took hand and knocked the Mayor
down with a chair. The row was
finally settled after considerable blood
bad been spilled, but no serious
damage done.
This is the fifth fight in which
Mayor Reed has been engaged since
his election three years ago.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
MEXICO. MISSOURI, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 90 1887
Temperance.
From the Dentraiia Guard


The question has been asked US
"Are you for temperament We AM
swer, yes. We have been temper.
anoe man for 46 years, and expect to
remain so. Our every day life
proves the truth Of our statement.
But while We are temperate, We do
not believe in any law that dictates
what man shall eat, drink and wear.
Because we are temperate we do not
believe in forcing our neighbors by
severe penalties to do as we do. Ii
this is land of liberty, we believe
in letting every one enjoy ii in his
own way. What suits our ideas may
not suit others. The home is the
place to teach temperance by ex-
ample and instruction. Start a
child the way it should 60, and
watch over 1t, and it cannot go
astray. Too many people have let
their children wander into wicked
ness and sinful ways by negligence
or indulgence and having failed in
their own families, they are now
foremost in trying to reform the
families of their neighbors. Thus ii
is the world over. Show us q
practical solution of the temperance
question, and We will join heart and
soul in promoting the cause. But il
is not in our nature to be carried
away by every fanatical or chimerical
delusion that comes along.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
The Right Kind of Talk,

We occasionally run ACROSS an un-
dercurrent of hostility and bad blood,
generated in the political campaign
of 1886.
This all wrong. No Democrat
should bear malice toward any other
Democrat for doing anything he
deemed himself privileged to do as a
Democrat or citizen. Detection should
always be opposed and suppressed at
the time it exists, but an election is
held the bitterness of the campaign
should be looked over and forgotten.
To cherish resentment or revenge is
no way to build up party or
strengthen its hold.s
In the next canvas grave questions
will come up to threaten the integri-
ity of the party, and for that rea-
son, if for no other, the ( cling
aroused in 1886 should be suppress
ed in order to assure victory IN 1888.
The suggestions that any element
section or locality should be punish
ed for its short comings should be
treated with deserved contempt.
The proper time to silence discon-
tent was when it existed, and moth
ing s.to be gained by keeping the
old sores open.-Er.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
Local Option.

LEXINGTON, Mo-, Oct. 13.--The
local option campaign closed here last
night with speaking on both sides.
There will be scarcely a precinct,
much less township, which will re.
turn a dry majority.
PLATTsBURG, Mo-, Oct. 13.-
Complete returns from the election
held in this county Tuesday under
the Wood local option law, gives q
majority of sa4 in favor of prohibi'
ton.
FOREST CRY, Nor, Oct. 13.-
Official returns on the local option
election in Holt county show that
majority of los was gwen against
the adoption of the law.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

OtR contemporary IS very much
excited because 1.-THE editor of the
LgpoRe gaipad down the Francis
bait" The editor OF our contempor-
ary has become SD accustomed to
creeping aud cringing and toaeying
around after the so-ealled "Coionels'
of this city, hunting congressional bait
and other scraps that he thinks other
people spend their time in the same
unmanly manner, The editor If this
paper was for Francis before he ever
saw him. His record as Mayor and
rs a business man "eaught u.s." We
presume our brother over in the alley
is mad because he did not get a
chance to do little .'exelusive' toady
business. There are few people IN
this world who would rather reek
and stink in the filth and offal of a
"blue blood Colonel" or a man
with money than to be door keeper
in the house of the Lord. Francis
does not surround himself with such
class. Hence the editor of our
contemporary is again gnawing a file.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
WILLIE rs COMING TONIGHT.
Written for the LEDGER by mrs. Myra Douglas,
st. Louis. No.

Written for the LEDGER by arrs. Myra Douglas,
st. Louis. No.
Oh, hasten and brush out my tresses,
Array me In soft snowy gown.
The rose that the sunshine caresses,
Now place in the bright shining crown;
My face, can feel warmly nushing,
My eyes beam with soft tender light,
whiie the blood thro' my veins, wild Is rushing,
For Willie Is coming tonight.
Now give me the glass quick, to view me,
To see IL I'll merit his praise,
While the thoughts OF his words do inspire me
With JOY that doth sweeten the days.
A ribbon. quick, hand from the table,
To tie back the curis, soft and bright
Every charm TO enhance, as I'm able,
Willie is coming Tonight.
Now quickly. my fan from the drawer,
My bracelets nearly forgot;
Maud has them, know, for / saw her
When reading her book in the CRATE.
All. well, never mind. he Is coming;
No thought have now but delight--
The bliss OF his love. all is running,
For Willie is coming tonight.
A month. and this waiting no longer
bride, Oh, so happy I'll be;
This love now SD sweet will. grow stronger,
My Willie be ever with me.
Oh hnsh--feeiish heart t--cease thy beating.
Eyes show not so plain thy delight,
Hark, there is his step--oh the meeting
MY Willie has come with the night.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
Living Water.


In conversation last week with
Judge Phillips, OF Audrain county,
We learned how bountifully his fertile
and rolling prairie farm was supplied
with the best living water. The ex-
cessive drouth of the past summer
crucially tested the water supplies
of the whole country around. On the
Judges farm are a number OF
spring which, for the past ten or
twehty years, have received little OF
no attention, but the past summer
his neighbors began resorting to
these springs for water, and it seemed
the more they were used the greater
was the outflow and 80 the fact nov
is two of them have iDexhaustible
veins. These springs are of giea!
value TO the farm and the neighbor.
hood.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

We MAY be mistaken but we do no,
think the short horn cattle sale is be-
ing even as well advertised as it was
last year. These sales should be
attended by large crowds from this
and adjoining counties. This is the
only way to get a price for stock.
The horse sale this year was a grand
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

AuDRAlN county is cue If the most
law abiding counties in the land.
Our jail is empty. Our criminal
docket amounts to almost nothing,
and our grand juries find but little
to do Audrain is tie county to live
in If you want plenty, peace and long
itfs
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
Clarence Buell..


Jim Kid of Buffalo Bills Wild
West Show, writes TO Ponny Bill OF
the Range Journal TO say that sever
al of the boys of the Wild West have
met with painful accidents. Kid
headed the list by his horse falling
on HIM and "mashing him up" while
he was riding at full speed picking
up two shilling pieces Buck Tay-
lor got his leg broken while the cow
boys were dancing the Virginia reel
on horseback. Joe Esquival got his
eyes shot with bank cartridge. Dick
johnson got bis ribs mashed up by
bucking horse falling on him. Billy
Bullock got his ankle thrown ont of
place by fall. Broncho Charley got
his ankle mashed. One OF the boys
got into row on the streets, licked
seven cops and stands now In emi-
nent danger Of relentless English
law. Clarence Buell., one Of the
Missouri boys, is in good health.
Buffalo Bill is good, considerate
boss the Wild West is showing to
$4,000 to 10000 daily, but Kid says
both the Indians and cowboys are
homesick and declare il they ever get
west of the Mississippi river again
they will know enough to stay there.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
THE public did not wa,t IN va

The public did not wait IN vain.
After many months our contemporary
at last published an item of news yes
terday, consisting of the statement
that Col. Hutton would not refuse
the nomination for Congress if ten
dered him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

HE idea that an editor endorses
all he copies into his paper is most
absurd. His sentiments he utters in
his own language. Opposing and
conflicting views he often publishes,
that hls leaders may see what is said
on either side of question.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
KNEW THE SIGNS.
She Didn't Need to Read Answers
in the Stars.

A traveller once put up for the
night with o simple-minded old
couple, in a lonely farmhouse. As
he rode up to the door he heard the
old lady say, in tone Of deep con-
viction: "Therel I knowed some-
body'd come before night, for I
dropped my work on the floor this
morning and it struck straight up.
Then I dropped the dish-cloth at
noon-another sure sign OF company"
In entering the house the visitor
carelessly struck his foot against the
step and came near falling.
"Ahl" said the old lady, quickly,
"which toe did you stub, the right or
the lefts"
THE right" Was the reply.
"'rhat's good; it's a sure sign
you're going where your'er wanted.
Pa, shoe that rooster off the fence.
II he crows there it will rainl before
morning"
A little boy suddenly ran into the
the room, crying out: 40 grandma
lookl Here's copper I found in
the road"
'I'm not bit surprised. Don't
you remember, Tommy, that you
dreamed of finding q nest of hens
eggs last night? I told you then
that you'd find some money before .
week."
Ayoung woman was washing on Q
porch at the back of a house, and the
old lady suddenly cried out:
"There, there, Susan; II you
haven't splashed soap suds sill over
the front Of your dress! And il you
don't get drunken husband for 10,
I'm wonderfully mistaken. I've
known this sign to come true often
and often. But you can keep it
from coming true by hanging all the
clothes on the line wrong side out,
and you'd better do itf'
So Susan did, as the traveller
noticed to his great amusement.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20
Did He Promise ?

From the Franklin County Observer.
II is stated that Congreasman
John <. Hutton, in spite Of promises
to the contrary, wishes to be return
ed to Congress. BE has returned
from Washington and If not misrep-
resented, is devoting himself to the
furthering Of his Congressional pro-
spects in the seventh district.
Senator d. A. Ball is looked upon as
an out-and-out Hutton man.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

THERE are at least two or three
young girls in Mexico who should
profit by the escapade of poor Emma
Debo of Fulton. Stop your moon
light flirting and stealing out to bug
gy ride. Stop before it is too late.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-20

The editor of the Monroe City
0eaos was married last week, and we
'ish him prosperity. He Is a live
Dung man with bright prospect in
10 journalistic field.